Radon Mitigation and Validation Services 

Radon mitigation systems require regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure their continued effectiveness. This may include periodic inspections of the system components, fan replacements, and radon testing to verify that radon levels remain within acceptable limits.

Lucion’s radon mitigation and validation services include recommendations for ongoing maintenance and monitoring, tailored to your specific property and system requirements. Our team can also provide ongoing support to help you maintain the long-term effectiveness of your radon mitigation system. 

The time required to mitigate radon levels in a building depends on factors such as the size and complexity of the property, the initial radon concentrations, and the specific mitigation techniques employed. In most cases, radon levels can be significantly reduced within a few days to a few weeks after the installation of a mitigation system. However, it is important to conduct follow-up testing to ensure that radon levels remain low over time. 

Radon mitigation validation involves conducting comprehensive testing to confirm that the installed mitigation system is functioning effectively and has reduced radon levels to acceptable limits. This process typically includes measuring radon concentrations before and after mitigation, assessing system performance metrics, and verifying compliance with relevant regulations such as IRR17. Validation is essential for demonstrating the success of mitigation efforts and ensuring the ongoing safety of building occupants. 

Lucion’s radiation protection specialists conduct a thorough assessment of your property, taking into account factors such as the building’s construction, layout, and radon entry points. Based on this assessment and the specific radon levels found, our team designs a tailored mitigation system that addresses your property’s unique needs and ensures the most effective reduction of radon concentrations. 

The most common radon mitigation techniques include active sub-slab depressurisation, positive pressurisation, and ventilation enhancement. 

Active sub-slab depressurisation involves installing a fan-powered system that draws radon gas from beneath the building’s foundation and vents it to the outside, preventing it from entering the indoor air.  

Positive pressurisation and ventilation enhancement techniques work by increasing the air pressure inside the building or improving ventilation to dilute and remove radon gas. 

Radon mitigation refers to the process of reducing radon levels in a building to protect occupants from the health risks associated with radon exposure. Mitigation becomes necessary when radon levels exceed the legal limits set by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), which is 300 becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m³) as an annual average in the workplace. Property managers, landlords, and employers are required to take action to reduce radon concentrations when these limits are exceeded.